Key Insights
- Being strong in the Lord means being empowered through our union with Him and drawing our strength from His Word and finished works.
- As believers, we have the power to overcome these spiritual forces through our faith in Jesus Christ.
- The victory that overcomes the world is our faith in Jesus as the Son of God.
- The victory over the world is achieved through faith, which allows individuals to overcome the temptations and influences of worldly desires.
- Your faith in Jesus is your victory that overcomes Satan and the world.
- Our acceptance by Jesus is not based on our performance or what we do, but on our belief in Him.
- The speaker emphasizes the importance of preaching grace and walking in the spirit, suggesting that many Christians are unknowingly falling into the devil’s trap by relying on their own performance instead of trusting in what Jesus has already done.
Overcoming Shame and Guilt
- God gives grace to the humble, those who have a low estimation of themselves and are willing to submit to His word and way of doing things.
- Submitting to grace and humbling ourselves under the finished works of Jesus is the key to winning in spiritual warfare.
- Victory and success in spiritual warfare come from trusting in God’s grace and what He has already done, rather than relying on our own performance.
- Under the law, it’s about what you can do for God, but under grace, it’s about what God does for you.
- Believers who are conscious of what Christ has done for them and rely on His grace are better equipped to overcome spiritual battles.
Spiritual Warfare Strategies and Tactics
- We need to be strong in the Lord and put on the whole armor of God to stand against the strategies of the devil.
- Putting on the armor of God, which is the Word of God, is essential to successfully standing against the strategies and deceitfulness of the devil.
- The devil’s strategy is to use shame, guilt, and condemnation to prevent believers from receiving and believing in what Jesus has already done.
- By putting on the armor of God and using the shield of faith, believers can defend their minds against the attacks of the devil and emerge victorious in spiritual warfare.
Summary
- Believers must be strong in the Lord, put on the armor of God, and draw strength from the Word of God to stand against the devil’s strategies and deception, which can lead to self-deception, wrong beliefs, and vulnerability to demonic forces.
- Believing in Jesus as the Son of God gives Christians the authority to overcome demons and worldly temptations, and by submitting to God and exercising this authority, they can actively fight against the devil and make him flee.
- Submit to God’s word, resist the devil, and humble yourself to receive God’s grace and protection in spiritual warfare.
- Grace is the key to winning in spiritual warfare, as it allows us to resist the devil and trust in God’s unmerited favor and finished works, shifting away from self-effort and focusing on the righteousness of Jesus.
- Put aside shame, guilt, and condemnation, as the devil’s strategy is to use religion to make you doubt and not receive what Jesus has already done, causing you to rely on your own efforts and feel guilty and uncertain.
- Don’t let past mistakes or the devil’s lies stop you from seeking God’s help; walking in the spirit and having faith in Jesus destroys the power of the devil in spiritual warfare.
- Spiritual warfare is about maintaining victory in healing and deliverance, standing firm against Satan’s attempts, while also praying, studying, rebuking, repenting, believing, and declaring faith; support the church through giving; upcoming events and opportunities for involvement; testimony of COVID-19 healing and invitation to women’s fellowship; donate blood on January 28th.
- This week will be great, as we invite people to church and feed on the word of God, preparing to overcome the devil with God’s help.
